The 1997 season is the 11th season of the league and, is the last as the MILL, began on January 4, 1997, and concluded with the championship game on April 12. The league was renamed to the National Lacrosse League after this season.
The Charlotte Cobras, who debuted in the 1996 Major Indoor Lacrosse League season, folded after only a single winless season.
No All-Star Game was played in 1997.
Each week, a player is awarded "Player of the Week" honours.
An award is also given out monthly for the best overall player.
First Team:
Second Team:
Bold numbers indicate new single-season records. Italics indicate tied single-season records.